报道：SpaceX 启动华尔街投行竞标 为潜在IPO甄选承销商

Group 1 - SpaceX executives have initiated a selection process for investment banks to provide advisory services for the company's potential initial public offering (IPO) [2][6] - Multiple investment banks are scheduled to present their proposals this week in a process known as a "bake-off," marking a significant step towards what could be a "blockbuster IPO" [2][6] - SpaceX has informed employees that it is preparing for a possible public listing next year, with CFO Brett Johnson stating that if the company executes its plans well and market conditions are favorable, the IPO could raise substantial funds [2][6] Group 2 - The decision to pursue an IPO has surprised some close to the company, as SpaceX has been operational for over 20 years and has become a key contractor for the U.S. government, handling satellite launches and astronaut transport [2][6] - The company's valuation has been rising, recently boosted by its Starlink satellite internet business gaining more customers, with reports indicating that the valuation could reach approximately $800 billion, doubling from $400 billion earlier this summer [2][6] - The U.S. IPO market is gradually recovering after several years of relative stagnation, and investment banks are optimistic about the market outlook for 2026, regardless of whether SpaceX's IPO materializes [3][7]